That Was Weird Pod

Do sponges weird you out? Does the sight of a lotus seed pod make you gag? If you answered yes, you may suffer from a "yet to be recognized by the DSM" phobia call Trypophobia.

While research is still trying to determine why people fear small clustered holes, it's undisputed that 1 in 6 adults suffer from some form of this phobia.

*Trigger warning* for anyone who has an aversion to small clustered holes, around minute marker 10:07, I share a list of words that may trigger an unwanted response. It's safe again to listen around 13:14. However, there are many mentions of triggering words throughout so please listen at your own risk!

Hello to 2024 and if you're like 44% of Americans, you may have set a resolution to lose weight, earn more money, or just generally be a better human next year. Do you know why we set New Year's Resolutions? Did you know that people have been doing this for thousands of years? Whether you know the origins of New Year's Resolutions or not, let's take a look at the history of this strange tradition and ponder whether we'll set 'em and forget 'em or achieve our 2024 goals!